Birchbox - July

My name is Suzanne and I am a beauty product addict.

Okay, in all seriousness it is a problem.  I LOOOOOVE beauty products - hair treatments, mascaras, perfumes, beauty masks, bubble baths, lip glosses.  You name it, I want to try it all - the newest, the latest, the greatest!

About 18 months ago, a friend told me about Birchbox.  It is a monthly subscription.  For $10 a month, they will send a box with 4-6 samples.  It is a great way to try new products without having to purchase the full size.  Plus, it's always nice to receive something in the mail other than bills!!!

I thought I would share with you the excitement of receiving this super cute pink box.

I cannot wait to rip open the box and see what is inside!

Here are my brief opinions about the contents of this month's box:

1.  Alterna | Bamboo® UV + Color Protection Fade-Proof Fluide  I use several Alterna products in my hair routine.  This one is a thinner consistency than a serum or hair oil and it smells pretty good.  The purpose of this product is to prevent UV rays from fading the color of your hair.  My hair is color treated, but I just don't feel that I need this.  I probably wouldn't able to determine it's effectiveness from this small sample.  I think I will pass it on to my mom.  Her hair lightens several shades when she spends time in the sun.  

2.  Eyeko | Skinny Liquid Eyeliner  They claim this is "goofproof."  I find liquid eyeliners can be difficult to work with, depending on the applicator.  Many are like felt tip markers and bleed, which creates a messy look.  The Eyeko tip is longer than other eyeliners and it did dry fast.  However, it creased and looked awful after just a few hours.  Two thumbs down.

3.  Harvey Prince | Hello  In a previous box, I received a sample of a Harvey Prince fragrance and didn't care for it.  I was pleasantly surprised when I tried Hello.  It is ideal for summer - light and citrusy.  (Is citrusy a word??  Well, you know what I'm trying to say.)  Perfume is such a personal purchase.  The same fragrance can smell different on different people.  Another factor to consider is how long the scent lingers on your skin.  I recommend always trying a sample before making an investment in a new perfume.

4.  Supergoop! | City Sunscreen Serum  I NEVER leave the house without applying sunscreen.  It's like brushing my teeth . . . I just don't forget this step in my daily regimen. I have seen Supergoop in stores and in just about every magazine I read.  I never had a desire to try it and I'm not sure why.  Maybe it's the name . . . it sounds really messy!  It's not just goop, it's SUPERgoop!  It claims to protect skin, combat premature aging and moisturize on contact.  I am so glad I received this sample because I really enjoyed this sunscreen.  It blended beautifully - no white mess.  There was a tiny typical sunscreen smell, but it wasn't too offensive to my nostrils and it went away shortly after application.  It's is also paraben free which is important to me.  This is definitely a product I will be purchasing.

5.  Tes Forte | minteas  I am not a fan of the "Curiously Strong Mints" so I am always looking for an alternative.  These chocolate flavored mints taste good and come in a purse-perfect package!  This was my favorite items included in this month's Birchbox.

6.  Birchbox Exclusive | Earbuds  There is nothing special about these earbuds.  They are sort of on the cheap side.  But it is always nice to have an extra set of earbuds around, just in case!

So that's it!  Receiving my Birchbox is always something I look forward to every month.

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